Porter

Royal Veterinary College; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension package

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Access to CPD

Family-friendly policies

On-site fitness centre

Cycle to work scheme

Free minibus to Potters Bar & Hawkshed

Job summary

The Royal Veterinary College in Potters Bar is seeking a full-time Porter on a 35-hour week (7:00am–3:00pm to be agreed). The role focuses on maintaining high standards of portering duties with a proactive, flexible approach.

Prior porter-like experience is preferred, and a full, clean UK driving licence is essential. This physically demanding role involves lifting, carrying, loading and unloading, with on-site benefits including a generous pension, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and

Qualifications

• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting and carrying.
• Able to safely handle heavy and bulky items.
• Good awareness of manual-handling techniques (Training offered).
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Portering duties to maintain operations across the campus.
• Support loading, unloading and movement of items around site.
• Follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual handling

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

RVC are looking for a full time Porter, 35-hour week, exact hours to be discussed agreed (normal pattern, 7:00am to 3:00pm).

To maintain a high level of portering duties whilst keeping an enthusiastic, hardworking, and flexible approach to work. Previous experience is required.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving frequent lifting, carrying, loading and unloading.

• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting and carrying
• Able to safely handle heavy and bulky items
• Good awareness of manual-handling techniques (Training offered)
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods
• Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Previous experience in porter, warehouse, removals, delivery or similar work is an advantage but not essential

Please note that a full, clean UK driving license is an essential requirement for this role.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays/concessionary days)
• Access to free in-house CPD and funded external CPD
• Arrange a family friendly policies including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• Free membership of the fitness and well-being centre located on site at the Hawkshead campus (including gym and fitness classes)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus

Please e-mail Leila Harris, Lead Campus Services Manager if you have any questions regarding the role: [e-mail]

We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.